Description

These Spicy Chicken Rice Bowls with Chili Garlic Sauce feature tender spiced chicken layered over fluffy jasmine rice with crisp vegetables and a bold, garlicky sauce. It’s a vibrant, satisfying meal packed with balanced flavor and texture.

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced

2 cups cooked jasmine rice

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 cup shredded carrots

1 cup sliced cucumber

1 red bell pepper, sliced

2 green onions, chopped

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

3 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 tablespoon honey

1 tablespoon halal chili garlic sauce

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Place the sliced chicken in a bowl and toss with smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked and lightly caramelized. Remove from heat.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, chili garlic sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes until smooth.
Divide the cooked jasmine rice evenly among four bowls.
Top each bowl with cooked chicken, shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, red bell pepper, and green onions.
Drizzle the chili garlic sauce over each bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

Swap jasmine rice with brown rice or cauliflower rice for a different texture or lighter option.

Add steamed broccoli, edamame, or shredded cabbage for extra vegetables.

Increase crushed red pepper flakes or add sriracha for more heat.

Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Keep sauce separate for best texture.

Reheat rice and chicken with a splash of water to prevent drying, then add fresh vegetables and sauce.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 515 kcal
Sugar: 12 g
Sodium: 900 mg
Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 60 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 36 g
Cholesterol: 85 mg